State v. Moederndorfer

All the issues in this case concern defendant’s unsuccessful attempt to withdraw his guilty plea to burglary as a party to the crime. First, the defendant claims that the record fails to show his understanding of the constitutional rights he waived. This argument focuses upon the trial court’s use of a "waiver of rights” form largely in lieu of a personal colloquy. Second, he claims that his understanding of the nature of the charge is refuted by his having denied an essential element of the crime. Third, is a claim that the prosecutor breached his promise that he would remain silent at…